Unit 2 - Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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Unit Two: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights


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Unit Two Assignments:

Date
 In-Class Assignment
 Readings
 Homework Assignment
Wednesday
1.3.18
  • Review Unit 1 Test
  • Define civil liberties
  • Define selective incorporation and discuss its Constitutional basis
  • Discuss the Establishment Clause
  • Edwards, pp. 86-95
  • Quiz over pp. 86-95 on Friday, 1.5.18
Thursday
1.4.18
  • Online Learning Day: Establishment Clause Case Studies
  • Discuss the Free Exercise Clause
  • No reading assignment
  • Quiz over pp. 86-95 on Monday, 1.8.18
Friday
1.5.18
  • Online Learning Day: Listen to EdPuzzle video about Free Exercise Clause and complete Free Exercise case studies (Shared with you on Google Drive)
  • Edwards, pp. 95-105
  • Quiz over pp. 86-95 on Monday, 1.8.18
Monday
1.8.18
  • Quiz over pp. 87-95 today (20 points)
  • Discuss prior restraint
  • Discuss free speech and public order
  • Watch Shouting Fire (start around 37:00) and answer viewing questions (in Google Drive)
  • Examine free press and fair trials
  • Debate the merit of obscenity laws
  • No reading assignment
  • No written assignment
Tuesday
1.9.18
  • Discuss libel and slander
  • Discuss symbolic speech
  • Edwards, pp. 105-108
  • No written homework
Wednesday
1.10.18
  • Discuss freedom of assembly
  • Discuss the right to bear arms

  • Edwards, pp. 108-120
  • No written assignment
Thursday
1.11.18
  • Discuss search and seizure
  • Discuss defendants' rights in Fifth and Sixth Amendments
  • Edwards, pp. 121-125
  • No written assignment
Friday
1.12.18
  • Discuss the death penalty
  • No reading assignment
  • No written assignment
Monday
1.15.18
  • Turn in 8th Amendment assignment from Friday
  • Read textbook, pp. 121-125 and answer focus questions that are shared with you via Google Drive.
  • Edwards, pp. 130-140
  • Quiz over pp. 130-140 on Wednesday, 1.17.18
Tuesday
1.16.18
  • Edwards, pp. 145-151
  • Quiz over pp. 130-140 on Wednesday, 1.17.18
Wednesday
1.17.18
  • Quiz over pp. 130-140 today - 20 points
  • Edwards, pp. 151-159
  • No written assignment
  • Prepare for Unit 2 FRQ and MC Test
Thursday
1.18.18
  • Discuss Civil Rights and Age, Disabilities, and Gay/Lesbian Rights
  • Discuss Affirmative Action
  • Discuss Civil Rights, Democracy, and the Scope of Government
  • No reading assignment
  • Unit 2 MC Test on Thursday, 1.18.18
Friday
1.19.18
  • Finish Unit 2
  • Complete Unit 2 FRQ
  • Review for Unit 2 MC Test
  • No reading assignment
  • Prepare for Unit 2 MC Test
Monday
1.22.18
  • Unit 2 Multiple Choice Test today
  • No reading assignment
  • No written assignment